The battle in Beijing is nothing out of the ordinary.
It is not uncommon to see aristocratic families and aristocratic families, officials and officials, and aristocratic families and officials.
Criticizing each other, throwing dirty water, and bayonets turning red happen all the time.
It's just that everyone's fighting methods are always the same.
Trying to slander the opponent's reputation, digging up the details of eight generations of ancestors, using a magnifying glass to find faults, doing everything possible among the people, in the scholarly community, and in the court.
In fact, many times, it is because of a small thing, a trivial thing. You stepped on me, I scolded you, I called you dad, and you hit my mom. Is this right? The conflict intensified and the two sides fought to the death.
Zhang Songling sat in the office room of the government office and finally began to calm down and think about this matter.
He suspected that Chu Qing even wanted to mess with him when they first met.
If it was a spur-of-the-moment idea, even if it was later due to some interests, Qianqiying would not be able to achieve what it is now.
Just now, a close confidant told him that in the past two months, all 23 stone orders had been requested for refunds and compensation.
This means that Chu Qing not only raised large deposits and pretended to be buyers who ordered stones, but also secretly prevented buyers who really needed stones in large quantities from purchasing stones.
This alone is enough to guess that Chu Qing has been planning for a long time. It is guessed that a huge net has been silently covering his head. Coupled with the successive losses of merchants in the small circle, many things have become extremely obvious.
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"Why." The veins on Zhang Songling's forehead flickered: "When did I offend you? Why, why, why did you rack your brains to harm me!"
Except for Chu Qing, perhaps no one can answer this question accurately.
Bad news came one after another, and Zhang Songling felt deeply exhausted.
Last night, another merchant was investigated for selling salt and iron secretly and was taken to the dungeon of Dali Temple.
The reason is very funny. The family members of this businessman were beating up someone. It was a coincidence that the people from Dali Temple appeared nearby. They did a little investigation by coincidence. Finally, by coincidence, they found the iron materials and illegal salt piled up in the warehouse.
, what’s even more coincidental is that this merchant bit another merchant in Dali Temple.
Because something happened to these two merchants, another merchant left Beijing overnight and his whereabouts are unknown.
Eight of the top ten merchants in Zhang's mansion were eliminated.
The remaining two merchants hid in the mansion and shivered all day long.
These were all things Zhang Songling had never expected.
Chu Qing was not like him who did everything possible and never missed any opportunity to criticize. Compared with Zhang Songling, every time he took a shot, it was very painful and he hit the target within three inches.
An official of the Ministry of Ceremonies pushed the door in, glanced at Zhang Songling, who had a gloomy face, and said in a low voice: "Sir, the housekeeper in your house has sent a message. Those who ordered the goods in the stone shop are already in trouble.
It's open, it's known to everyone in the city, I want to ask you how to deal with it."
The subordinate officer's name is Jiang Bugao. He is a sixth-rank chief. He is in his prime. He can be considered young and promising. He has a good appearance. He is one of Zhang Songling's most trusted subordinate officials in the Ministry of Rites.
Zhang Songling looked hesitant, thought for a long time, and then gritted his teeth and said: "Go find Chu Qing and tell him that the merchants are closing down the shops in Zhangbei City!"
"Sir, if you do this..."
Zhang Songling waved his hand: "Do it, you go in person."
"yes."
After Jiang Bugao responded, he closed the door softly and backed out.
After leaving the government office, Jiang Bugao entered the sedan chair with a sad face and headed to the Qianqiying government office.
Jiang Bugao in the sedan chair was in a state of confusion.
Most of the goods sold in shops in Beishi are related to the common people, such as rice grains, coarse cloth, inns, tea shops, medical clinics, etc.
Not to mention other things, just talking about rice grains, not all shops have the final say of Zhang Songling, but at least 30 to 40% of the shopkeepers follow the lead of Zhang Songling and others. Once they are closed, if things get serious, it is easy to get into trouble.
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There are many things that should be known to others but not seen, such as the fight between Chu Qing and Zhang Songling. In the political palace, who didn’t know that so many merchants in the capital listened to Zhang Songling, and who didn’t know that it was Zhang Songling who ordered them to shut down Zhang Songling?
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But closing these shops will not have a serious impact.
The rice and grain shop is another matter. If it is closed, causing an increase in rice prices, and even causing strong dissatisfaction among the people, the emperor and the courtiers will not turn a blind eye. It can be regarded as killing the enemy.
One thousand will cost you eight hundred.
Jiang Bugao knew very well that the reason why Zhang Songling dared to do this was because he had the biggest trump card, the palace!
Zhang Songling now is like a red-eyed gambler. In order to get rid of Chu Qing, he will take risks even if he cannot guarantee victory.
While thinking wildly, the sedan fell outside the Qianqiying Yamen Office.
After opening the curtain of the sedan chair, Jiang Bugao walked down. Tan Ma, the gatekeeper, saw that it was the official robe of the Ministry of Rites, so he went in to report the matter without him opening his mouth.
After a while, Tan Ma opened the side door.
Jiang Bugao walked in alone, where Chu Qing and Fu San were squatting on the ground and playing with the cow.
Chen Yan, who has not been seen for a long time, is giving Fusan advice.
After Jiang Bugao came in, Chu Qing turned his head, looked the former up and down, and asked cheerfully: "Zhang Songling's dog?"
Jiang Bugao is naturally not an ordinary person. Otherwise, he would not dare to come alone to this Qianqiying Yamen office, which is like the palace of the king of hell.
Jiang Bugao smiled slightly and gave a salute: "Jiang Bugao, the sixth-rank head of the Ministry of Rites, has met Deputy Commander Chu."
"Oh, you are Jiang Bugao, Zhang Songling's number one loser in the Ministry of Rites." Chu Qing clapped his hands together: "What an unexpected surprise."
Jiang Bugao was not surprised and said with a smile: "Lord Chu also knows how to lower his rank."
"When the two armies are fighting, kill the envoy first." Chu Qing snapped his fingers: "Beat him."
As soon as the word "beat" came out, Fu San stood up suddenly, took the opportunity to kick away all the pebbles on the suffocating cow pattern, rolled up his sleeves and rushed forward. The Tan Ma around had already cooperated with each other, and when he saw the third brother
After getting on, they immediately gathered around.
In the blink of an eye, there was the sound of punches and kicks.
"It's my turn. It's my turn."
Chen Yan quickly squatted down, pulled back all the pebbles, rubbed his hands, and turned a deaf ear to Jiang Bugao who was being beaten behind Chu Qing.
Chu Qing, Fu San, and Chen Yan adopted a best-of-three-game-defense battle. Chen Yan was at the bottom. When he saw Fu San going to beat someone, he couldn't wait to squat down and challenge Chu Qing's position as the champion.
Chu Qing pulled the stones on the ground, without even looking back, and let Jiang Bugao be kicked to death.
Chen Yan looked at the pebbles on the ground and scratched his head. Seeing that he was at a disadvantage again, he cursed: "Going with your mouth shut will affect the formation of our troops!"
The detective horses all responded "Wei" and kicked harder.
Chu Qing chuckled and said, "If you're not good enough, don't make excuses. I'm willing to admit defeat."
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It seems that you really have no votes and can't squeeze out any profit. Well, today I will open up chapters 11 and 2 for you to open your eyes, so as not to say that the Sa family is dishonest.